Dear Blogger ... another goose egg

On May 13, I had my one year follow-up checkup with Dr. V at the Allan Blair Cancer Clinic. PSA was <0.1;> was completely successful. Of course, this was great news. Next visit at the Allan Blair is in the fall.

However, as with any good doctor, my Oncologist, the good Dr. V indicated, it is not a 100% guarantee. There still may be a stray prostate cell in my body and it could cause problems in the future.

She also told me I should get a colonoscopy done (as a precaution). This is to test my colon. Another issue to fret about. So I will ask my family doctor to arrange this next test. It sucks getting older.

I have come to realize again that having done battle with the monster has it's benefits; I am more cognizant of the 24 hours in front of me. I really try hard to enjoy each day and I enjoy relationships. On Tuesday evening, I had the good fortune to visit with my cousin from Australia and her husband. They were in Saskatoon visiting. I went over for supper and had a wonderful time chatting and living old memories.

Best part was talking to my Aunty Anne and Uncle Joe. Aunty Anne "went back" 50 years as she told a story about me and my cousin. I was in a crib crying. "I remember it like it was yesterday" she said. What a wonderful memory for me because I could see the smile on her face as she was telling the short story. It was if we went back in time. I knew this was a good memory for her and I was part of that memory.

And for my Uncle Joe. I sat beside him, making sure my hand was touching part of his body. I wanted to be close to him because he and my Dad are brothers. When I hugged him, I made an effort to "feel" my Dad through Uncle Joe. I did. It gave me a sense that I will be OK. Uncle Joe is special to me because he always was kind to me. He was a great mechanic and he spent time with me a long time ago helping me fix a special snowmobile. I enjoyed that time so much. He made me feel special and grown up, even though I was 14 at the time.

As I Uncle Joe and Aunty Anne, I hugged them as they went to bed. I can't remember hugging them in the past but I am sure glad I remember hugging them on Tuesday night.


Thank you Cecile for creating the opportunity! I so enjoyed the evening.